Yes Paul....in many ways the thread is pointless, though I still find it interesting to see what others consider it to be such as a Field Recorder, FX rack unit or as Seren's post beautifully illustrates the possibilities. I would have loved to walk on that hilltop amongst those tune bamboo poles!

This is the Baschet Cristal as used by Film Composer Cliff Martinez, its not a synth but certainly up there as a contender

Julio, if you like the sound of the Baschet crystal, you should also check out some of Robert Rutman's music (under his own name and under his group name, "Steel Cello Ensemble"). Rutman's steel sound sculptures have also been featured on some of the late Klaus Wiese's releases.

Julio, if you like the sound of the Baschet crystal, you should also check out some of Robert Rutman's music (under his own name and under his group name, "Steel Cello Ensemble"). Rutman's steel sound sculptures have also been featured on some of the late Klaus Wiese's releases.

Forrest

Thanks for the suggestion Forest.....did a little reaserch into him but most things I came across were very avant garde group performances that did not show off the sound sculptures that much. His website did have more but very short sound clips. Still worth pursuing, I will have to dig deeper

I do like the sound of the Baschet Cristal......its a sound I have tried to synthesizer...wavetables come sort of close but its still a far cry.

Cant say ive ever seen or heard anything quite like it.....towards then end of the video when a bunch of sculptures are in motion it becomes very interesting as the motion and sound begins to diminish and each piece becomes still, beautiful yet tense in a way.

Julio, my favorite Rutman CD is probably his collaboration with Carsten Tiedemann of Mo Boma under the project name "Spacebow," called Big Waves. His Steel Cello Ensemble's Zuuhh!! Muttie Mum!! CD isn't bad, either. I first heard him on an LP called "Bitter Suites," which I don't think has been reissued on CD.

Hdbrell, forgot all about Harry Bertoia. He is probably better known for his Bertoia chairs, but I love his music, too. I have his "Unfolding" and "Sounds" CDs, which are reissues of earlier LPs. Who needs a great synth if you have a great acoustic sound source? The Bertoia pieces remind me a bit of albums using the wind harp, but are much more complex and almost orchestral. I've corresponded with his son Val, who seems like a nice guy.

Julio, my favorite Rutman CD is probably his collaboration with Carsten Tiedemann of Mo Boma under the project name "Spacebow," called Big Waves. His Steel Cello Ensemble's Zuuhh!! Muttie Mum!! CD isn't bad, either. I first heard him on an LP called "Bitter Suites," which I don't think has been reissued on CD.

Hdbrell, forgot all about Harry Bertoia. He is probably better known for his Bertoia chairs, but I love his music, too. I have his "Unfolding" and "Sounds" CDs, which are reissues of earlier LPs. Who needs a great synth if you have a great acoustic sound source? The Bertoia pieces remind me a bit of albums using the wind harp, but are much more complex and almost orchestral. I've corresponded with his son Val, who seems like a nice guy.

Forrest

Thanks again Forrest.... I will check out your recommendations. I did not put the Harry Bertoia's Barn and as you say his better known chairs as the same person. Love it!

I thought the Bachlet was great ... but that barn full of sound is totally remarkable !!!

Barn full of sound? Was that the clip of jesus being born in the hay with all the animals farting! Oh wait, that isn't really ambient but still CLASSIC for Robot Chicken haha. Couldn't resist, sorry to derail if I did!